The Ten Best Shows in St. Louis This Weekend: February 28 to March 2

Recently St. Louis' Kentucky Knife Fight, whom we've named as the best rock band in town from time to time, had a particularly bad run, starting with the mid-January theft of their touring van and ending with the subsequent discovery of said van smashed to unrecognizable pieces at a local scrapyard. KKF will be playing a benefit show to get some new wheels this weekend at Off Broadway -- stop on by and contribute to the cause; they could certainly use the assistance.

More show recommendations after the jump.

Friday (February 28):

Bible Belt Sinners Video Release Party
w/ Jefferson Avenue Duo
@ Lemp Grand Hall
7 p.m. | $10
To ramp up to Mardi Gras, Bible Belt Sinners release a new vadio for its song "Lake Michigan" from an upcoming album called Sunday Best. Karaoke closes out the night. (MS)

Ded Weight Release
w/ Willis, The Vanilla Beans, Playing Possum, Animal Teeth
@ Livery Company
9 p.m. | free
This zine release show features a collective of young, fun bands who "like arts" and "like farts." See what these whippersnappers conjure up over a beer or a few at this south city speakeasy. (MS)

Popular Mechanics
@ Vintage Vinyl
7 p.m. | free
Local rock group Popular Mechanics recently put out a music video and a new album, which critic Christian Schaeffer proclaims "smart songs, rock efficiency and punk wit. Click the links to read more and catch 'em for free in the Delmar Loop. (MS)